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Need help spec'ing out a 14 foot V-hull
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<blockquote data-quote="spg" data-source="post: 189829" data-attributes="member: 5224"><p>The 9.9 will push the boat. But take a newspaper if your going over anything over 16 feet. Your going to need something to read when your putting around the lake. It will get you there but not fast. I run a 14 footer Gruman and have no problem with the 9.9. Tried a 25 hp for a while but that was scary fast, 35 mph and never did get the trottle opened all the way. I can do around 10-12 mph hour with the 9.9. I had the same hp restriction as you have, so when I bought the big boat for when I had the wife and kids out I had an Lowe 18 footer. It's always nice to have more room than you need. The sides were high enough that the kids and dogs could walk around and they couldn't fall overboard. Any boat is safe as you make it. No standing and walking around if it's a semi v while you have it loaded down.. The dog will have to sit also. Wear a life preserver EVERY time you go out, adults included. Common sense goes a long way. If the lake has 3-4 foot waves stay home, 1-2 foot chop and you'll be fine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spg, post: 189829, member: 5224"] The 9.9 will push the boat. But take a newspaper if your going over anything over 16 feet. Your going to need something to read when your putting around the lake. It will get you there but not fast. I run a 14 footer Gruman and have no problem with the 9.9. Tried a 25 hp for a while but that was scary fast, 35 mph and never did get the trottle opened all the way. I can do around 10-12 mph hour with the 9.9. I had the same hp restriction as you have, so when I bought the big boat for when I had the wife and kids out I had an Lowe 18 footer. It's always nice to have more room than you need. The sides were high enough that the kids and dogs could walk around and they couldn't fall overboard. Any boat is safe as you make it. No standing and walking around if it's a semi v while you have it loaded down.. The dog will have to sit also. Wear a life preserver EVERY time you go out, adults included. Common sense goes a long way. If the lake has 3-4 foot waves stay home, 1-2 foot chop and you'll be fine. [/QUOTE]
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